- Botanical name: Pieris 'Forest Flame'
- Common name: Pieris
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Dramatic foliage
Pieris japonica is a compact, rounded, evergreen shrub grown for its early display of spring flowers. It’s perfect for growing in a shrub border or woodland area. It bears attractive bronze foliage which matures to dark green, and white blooms resembling lily of the valley.
Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ provides a burst of bright red new leaves in spring, which gradually mature to pink, cream and then green. These contrast beautifully with pretty spring flowers. It has been given the Award of Garden Merit (AGM) by the Royal Horticultural Society.
Grow Pieris ‘Forest Flame’ in a sheltered, partially shaded spot in moist but well-drained, acidic soil. Mulch annually with well-rotted pine needles.
How to grow Pieris 'Forest Flame'
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Plant size
4m height
2m spread
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Aspect
North facing, south facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant |
J
Do Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Pieris 'Forest Flame' and wildlife
Pieris 'Forest Flame' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Pieris 'Forest Flame' poisonous?
Pieris 'Forest Flame' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
